Centrally placed in Platanes Square facing onto the main road amid the hustle and bustle of the busy bars and restaurants, the Julia Studios tempt those who prefer to be near to the action. The sand and shingle beach of Platanes is a 300-metre walk.

If you choose a holiday at Julia Studios in the Cretan resort of Rethymnon you definitely have an array options when it comes to sightseeing if you want to travel around and about. The island of Crete is very large, so it is unrealistic to expect to see the whole island in a single holiday. The aegean island of Crete has got the whole gamut from beautiful sands to rocky coves and spectacular cliffs and according to greek mythology Crete was also the home of the Minotaur!. Crete is literally bathed in sun and sprinkled with ancient ruins, small villages, perfect places to party and romantic retreats like Aghios Nikolaos and Elounda. Crete was the hub of the Minoan civilisation which dates back over 4600 years. On the outskirts of Iraklion lie the ruins of the historic Minoan palace of Knossos. The Minoan city of Phaestos can be visited a few miles inland from the resort of Matala on the south coast. The wild and rugged Samaria Gorge, situated on the western end of Crete, is very renowned for walking, however be warned that the Samaria Gorge offers a serious walk over rugged terrain. The extended summers in Rethymnon also promises sunshine whenever you can get away for a week for a holiday at Julia Studios.